World briefs

Spanish Prime Minister Mariano Rajoy’s People’s Party said victory in regional elections that extended its majority in Galicia vindicated his austerity program. But in the Basque Country, the Basque Nationalist Party won 27 seats, allowing it to lead a government in the 75-seat chamber through alliances.Bloomberg

San Miguel Corp, the Philippine food and drinks company that expanded into energy and aviation, has bid to make a $US5 billion acquisition, according to president Ramon Ang. The Philippines’ largest company is competing with other regional companies and hopes to make it to the final list of three potential buyers, Mr Ang said.Bloomberg

A maritime watchdog says global sea piracy has fallen to its lowest level since 2008 as threats from Somalia ease. The International Maritime Bureau said that 233 attacks were recorded worldwide in the first nine months of this year, down from 352 in the same period last year. Only one Somali attack was reported in the entire third quarter of 2012.AP